State Farm adding 1,500 jobs in metro Atlanta

State Farm plans to add 1,500 jobs in metro Atlanta in 2016 and at a higher wage.

Georgia’s largest insurer said it boosted its minimum starting wage to $15.50 an hour for new hires and existing employees who previously fell below that threshold.

This means State Farm’s starting pay for some entry-level careers is being increased by $2.59 an hour.

“We’re seeking applicants for full and part-time positions in customer service, claims and sales, but we’ll also be recruiting for IT and other departments, and some positions requiring bilingual skills” State Farm Spokesman Justin Tomczak said.